Week 3 Assignment

Application: Contemporary Issues

In a 3–page paper, using APA format, review and critique a scholarly journal article. Include proper citation for your selection. Articles can be found in professional periodicals or in criminal justice journals. The latter may include, but are not limited to:

Peer-reviewed journals:

• Police Quarterly
• Police Practice and Research
• Law Enforcement Executive Forum
• Justice Quarterly
• Public Administration Review

There are other related journals that you can select from, provided they serve public policy, criminal justice, policing, victim advocacy, or corrections.

To complete this Assignment:

• Find one article from a juried journal that is relevant to your experience and interests, and develop a short critical analysis of the piece.
• Consider the author’s approach to the issue, the format of the article, the point of view.
• Has the author left out important material? If so, describe.
• If applicable, describe additional relevant facts or points of view that you believe the author failed to consider.
• Pose at least two unresolved questions after reviewing your article.

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